Super Matthew

Matthew was diagosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-cell) with CNS (Central nervous system) disease on Thanksgiving day, November 27th 2003.

Matthew has received numerous rounds of chemotherapy and also had 10 cranial radiation treatments. We thank God every day for how well Matthew is doing.



Matthew and Emma are siblings and the best of friends




Psalm 41:3 says that "The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness"

Matthew has been in remission since January 5th 2004 and is continuing his treatment.

"O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me"Psalm 30:2

We know that Matthew will be completely healed and made whole in the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior.

















Here are my pals: AngelChassity, Cedric, David, Parker, Ben, and Angel Ryan.












THE CHOSEN MOTHERS
by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Gerard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy."

"Exactly" smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel.

"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it."

"I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has it's own world. She has to make it live in her world an that's not going to be easy."

"But, Lord, I don't think she believes in you." No matter, I can fix that.

This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps -"Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied.

She will never take anything her child does for granted.
She will never consider a single step ordinary.
I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...
ignorance,
cruelty,
prejudice...
and allow her to rise above them."

She will never be alone.
I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side."

"And what about her patron Saint?" asks the angel. His pen poised in mid-air. God smiles,

"A mirror will suffice."




Click here to veiw Matthew's beautiful quilt of Love







Make a Wish Trip to Disney World




Sea World Pictures



Star Wars Stars, Matthew, Annemarie, and Emma



The Buzz Lightyear Ride




The Light the Night Walk on October 22, 2005 at Hurkamp Park in Fredericksburg,Virginia, was a great fundraising event. Team Matthew raised over $2,200. Thank you to all the friends and family who came out to walk that night and to all of the "virtual walkers" who donated money to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of Matthew.

Journal

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 5:45 PM CST

Balloon Release to Celebrate and Remember Matthew Lozada
Sunday March 13, 2010, 2pm -3pm
Outside of Brock Road Elementary School

On March 13, 2010, our sweet son Matthew Lozada was victorious over death. On that day Matthew walked into heaven fully healed and completely free from his sick and broken earthly body. Today, Matthew is alive and walking the streets of Heaven with Jesus.

We will be having a balloon release to celebrate his first year up in Heaven. Please feel free to come and join our family as we send message balloons up to our special boy.

Hope to see you there!!! But know that this is not a formal thing, if you can come great but if no,t no pressure. :)

For all of our out of town friends and family please join us by sending your own balloon up! :) ( take a picture for me, please)

With Love,
Katie

Hospital Information:

Home Sweet Home

Spotsylvania, Va 22551

Links:

E-mail Author: katielozada@comcast.net

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